KTM 530 EXC-R vs KTM 525 SX (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 530 EXC-Rstacks up against the KTM 525 SX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 530 EXC-RKTM 525 SX
Model year20082006
Price
Engine510 cc510 cc
Weight114 kg106 kg
Seat height38 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 140/80-18 80/100-21 / 110/90-19

KTM 530 EXC-R vs KTM 525 SX — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 530 EXC-R and the KTM 525 SX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 530 EXC-R brings its published horsepower in a 114 kg package, while the KTM 525 SX counters with its own power figure at 106 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: